Refried Bean Soup
1 small onion, chopped
1 t minced garlic
olive oil
4 cups refried beans
1 cup salsa or 1 can Rotel (spicy) tomatoes
3 to 4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
In a small frying pan cook onion and garlic in a small amount of olive oil. When
the onions are soft transfer them to a soup pot. Add the refried beans and
salsa. Now add the water 1 cup at a time mixing the refried beans well. You can
add as little or as much water depending on how thick you want your soup. After
the water is added and beans are mixed in well add the bouillon cubes and let
this simmer for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat. Salt if needed. If you want to add
a little meat for flavoring then you can add ¼ to ½ lb of cooked hamburger.
Serve this yummy soup with a salad and some homemade muffins. Or you can also
serve it with tortilla chips and salsa.